- Focus: Introduce core learning design principles, emphasize learner-centric approaches, set clear learning objectives, and provide initial hands-on experience with Tally.so.
- Rationale: Starting with foundational concepts ensures participants build a strong theoretical base before diving into practical application. Introducing Tally.so early allows for progressive skill development. The focus on learner analysis and objectives aligns with effective instructional design principles, ensuring content is relevant and purposeful for the target youth audience.
- Activities:
- Session 1 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
- Welcome & Orientation Icebreaker
- Fun activity: “Design Your Meme” → each participant shares a meme or GIF that represents how they feel starting the bootcamp.
- What is Learning Design?
- 5-minute story/example: Show a short Tally.so course to spark curiosity.
- Simplified ADDIE Model
- Interactive Poll: Ask, “Which step do you think is hardest: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate?”
- Hands-On Persona: Understand your learners
- Participants fill in for their target learner (15–18 y/o peer).
- Quick pair-share to compare personas.
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Theme & Topic Selection
- Choose 1 well-being theme and brainstorm 3–5 topics.
- Record choices in a shared progress tracker (Asana).
- Persona Refinement
- Add 1–2 quotes or real-life insights (from friends/siblings) to enrich the persona.
- Session 2 (45’ - Facilitator-led):
- Bloom’s Taxonomy Objectives Mini-Game
- Show 3 example objectives → participants vote if they are good or not.
- “Understand the causes of climate change.” ❌ (Vague, not measurable — “understand” is too broad)
- “List three healthy ways to manage exam stress.” ✅ (Clear, measurable, appropriate)
- “Appreciate the importance of teamwork in sports.” ❌ (Not measurable; “appreciate” is tricky to assess)
- Drafting Objectives Workshop
- Each writes 2–3 objectives for Course 1.
- Facilitator gives live feedback (e.g., “make it measurable”).
- Tally.so Basics Demo
- Build a mini-poll together: “Which well-being theme excites you most?”
- Highlight text input, multiple choice, and ratings.
- Independent Work (2.5-3.5 hours):
- Refine Objectives
- Finalize 2–3 clear objectives.
- Tally.so Structure Draft
- Add intro text, 1–2 questions, and a placeholder for content.
- Upload link in shared tracker for peer visibility.
- Provide template: Learner Persona: My Target Teen
Team Tasks:
- Facilitator: Lead icebreakers, introduce ADDIE, run persona activity.
- Participants: Complete Persona Starter Kit; brainstorm topics; create first Tally.so form.
- Support: Share progress tracker (Asana/Google Doc). Supporting Tools: Persona Starter Kit Template, Progress Tracker, Tally.so basics guide. Presentation/Output: Persona draft + Bloom’s taxonomy objectives